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Brisbane
Australia
Before You Go
April to May (autumn) and September to November (spring) ideal (17-26°C/63-79°F). Summer (December-February) hot and humid (21-30°C) but lively. Winter mild and dry (11-21°C). Beach access to Gold Coast (1 hour south) and Sunshine Coast (1.5 hours north).
Visa
Check requirementsMost visitors need eVisitor or ETA obtained online before travel. US, Canadian, UK, European citizens eligible for free eVisitor (90-day stays). Apply at homeaffairs.gov.au.
Getting There
TransportationBy Air: Brisbane Airport (BNE) is 13km from city center.
By Train: From Gold Coast (90 min), Sunshine Coast.
By Car: From Sydney (10 hours) or Cairns (17 hours).
Language
CommunicationEnglish is official. Brisbane is multicultural.
Currency
Money mattersAustralian Dollar (AUD). Cards accepted everywhere. Tipping not expected but appreciated (10%).
Getting Around
Local transportTrains: City network and to Gold Coast (go card ~$3-6 AUD).
Buses: Extensive TransLink network.
Ferries: CityCat along Brisbane River (included in go card).
Uber: Available ($15-35 for most trips).
Walking: CBD and South Bank very walkable.
From the Airport
Arrival infoAirtrain: To city (20 min, $19 AUD).
Bus: Route 590 (45 min, $6 AUD).
Uber/Taxi: $45-60 AUD (25 min).